Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Edward Laight
Photographed By Larry Gertner, December 1, 2018
1. Edward Laight Marker
Edward Laight
Charter member of the Chamber of Commerce
of the State of New York
August 2, 1768
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is August 2, 1768.
Location. 40° 42.507′ N, 74° 0.729′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. The marker is in the northern graveyard of Trinity Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10006, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Reverend Dr. John Heuss (here, next to this marker); The Reverend Dr. Robert Ray Parks (a few steps from this marker); Albert Gallatin (a few steps from this marker); Angelica Schuyler Church (a few steps from this marker); Astor Cross (a few steps from this marker); Trinity Church’s Tercentenary (a few steps from this marker); American Stock Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker); William Bradford (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . . Edward William Laight. Find A Grave entry. (Submitted on April 8, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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Photographed By Larry Gertner, December 1, 2018
2. Edward Laight gravesite
Photographed By Larry Gertner
3. Edward Laight
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 3, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on April 8, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
